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AJ05 YRS

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 87,146 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,111 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 97,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

whole underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear slight surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,279 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,793 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,990 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,834 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,615 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,440 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,307 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 56,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,289 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,326 miles

1) Oil leak from N/S/R axle bearing housing.

2) O/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 47,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1) Oil leak from N/S/R axle bearing housing.

2) O/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 24,965 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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AJ05 YRS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 YRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 YRS registered?

AJ05 YRS is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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